Applications for this job are now closed
Closing soon
Job purpose: To provide engineering design and support functions, under instruction of more senior engineers.
Key Responsibilities: (Key Tasks)
- Provide design input on projects, using the technical competencies listed below.
- Produce engineering designs, specifications and documentation to ISO 9001.
- Assist in the preparation of operating and maintenance manuals.
- Work within the requirements of company procedures and national/international guidelines.
- Work within the timescales and budgets set by the company.
- Other activities as directed by the Engineering Manager.
Accountabilities: (Deliverables)
- Ensure the suitability of the engineering aspects of company products for their function.
- Provide design input on all projects as required, within the timescales set by the company.
Education/Qualifications (essential)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electronic or Software Engineering or related/equivalent subject
(lesser qualifications coupled with suitable design experience may be considered in exceptional circumstances).
Technical Competencies (essential)
- High level language programming in C, C++ and C#.
- Real time programming.
- Multi-Threaded and Multi-Process Programming.
- Microcontroller programming.
- Design of analogue and digital electronic circuits and PCBs.
Technical Competencies (desirable)
- Development and design of robotic control system architectures.
- Development and design of HMI and GUI systems.
- Control systems design.
- Electric motor types, designs and specification.
- Communication systems and protocols (RS232, RS484, SPI, 12C, Ethernet, etc.
- Industrial sensors and equipment.
- Fibre optic multiplexers and ancillaries.
- PCB manufacturing, standards and prototyping.
- Design of motor control electronic circuits and PCBs.
- Inspection, testing and certification requirements.
- Completing and checking designs and documentation.
Key Skills (essential)
- Safety conscious, attentive to QHSE policies and regulations (ISO 9001 QA systems).
- Sound engineering knowledge.
- Cost consciousness.
- Flexibility, adaptability and professionalism, with the ability to work cooperatively as part of a multi-discipline team or individually on projects.
- Time management with ability to plan work loadings, multi-task and work under pressure.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, clear technical writing and good record keeping.
- Attention to detail and effective checking regime.
- PCB breadboard prototyping using soldering iron and handtools.
- Willingness to learn new engineering skills.
Key Skills (desirable)
- Software skills, Microsoft Office Suite.
- PCB Design using Altium or equivalent.
- Conversant with Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse, MPLAB, Code Warrior, Subversion.
Experience (desirable)
- Engineering design environment.
